The Palantir Private Preview Program
Come join the Palantir Private Preview Program!
Ask yourself this:
- Do you gain a sense of pride when you file bugs, knowing that you've helped us improve the game by doing so?
- Do you have time that you would like to volunteer as a consumer tester for LOTRO?
- Do you enjoy seeing things in an unfinished state and watching them develop?
- Do you like the idea of possibly having an influence on how those same things turn out in the end?
- Can you keep a secret (no matter how many bribes of <insert favorite vice here> you may get)?
If you answered 'YES' to all the above questions, then Palantir may be the place for you! We would love to have you on board, getting your virtual hands dirty with our new and upcoming content, and telling us what you think!
What is Palantir?
The Palantir Private Preview Program is an invitation only consumer testing program similar to a Beta Program but much smaller in scope. Volunteers in the Palantir Program have the opportunity to provide feedback on most LOTRO content before it is released.
How does Membership Work?
Interested LOTRO players may apply to the program online as described in the next post. Anyone who has a sincere love for the game and desire to help us make it the best it can be is encouraged to apply.
If you are accepted in the Program, you may remain a volunteer as long as you keep your account and participation (on both Live and the Preview Program) in good standing. (Disciplinary actions taken against your Live account will affect your participation in the Preview Program.)
Requirements of the Palantir Private Preview Program
- Must have a valid VIP or Premium account in good standing to The Lord of the Rings Online
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to interact with the community in a mature and constructive manner
- Must be able to communicate well through forum posts and bug reports
- Must have a strong command of written English
- You must accept the terms of the Private Preview Program Non-Disclosure Agreement, the full contents of which will be provided during the registration process should you be accepted to the program
See the next post for more details and how to apply!
A note about our Preview Servers and the LOTRO Store:
- The preview test servers do not use the same LOTRO Store found on the Live worlds. As a result, your LOTRO Point balance does not carry over. If you see a 0 point balance when logged into Bullroarer or Palantir, this is expected. Your Point Balance on the Live worlds will still be correct.
- Points earned or granted on Bullroarer or Palantir do not carry over to Live.
- Do not use purchased point codes or cards on preview worlds! Any points granted to Bullroarer or Palantir by these cards will not be available to use on Live and will not be refunded!
- LOTRO points attached to your account on preview worlds can only be used on Bullroarer or Palantir.
- Bullroarer and Palantir are Test servers. We wipe all data from these servers between tests and at other times as our testing requires. As a result, any lost points, items, or upgrades will not be refunded.
- As test servers, Bullroarer and Palantir content will contain bugs and an unfinished gameplay experience. The servers may not be available at all times and patching will occur whenever SSG determines it is necessary.
- Reminder: Your test server characters, items, and LOTRO Store purchases will never be transferred to live.
Palantíri: The Stones of Seeing - powerful crystalline globes that enabled their users to witness events and communicate with one another over great distances
We Haven't Forgotten You...
... even though I know you think we have.
A lot of you are wondering what is going on with this program. And I noticed the question was even asked in Severlin's live stream on Twitch yesterday.
This program is alive, and we do continue to take applications.
"But it's been FOR.EV.ER since you've brought new people in!!!!"
This is true, and I did address this a few months ago. The truth is, those same answers still apply today. We just don't have the resources to process new applicants right now. As much as we would love to bring new people in, the departments required to help with this process have far too much on their plates to assist.
We really do hope to have this resolved 'soon' (I know, I know) and I know this is not what everyone wants to hear (even if it's what you expect).
I hope if you still have interest in the program that you apply.